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#80: Transitioning to the New Building Codes

NH Construction Law

If you will be applying for a building permit between now and September 15 in a town that has no published guidance on this issue, make a phone call and ask. Section 107.3.2 of the 2015 International Building Code and Section 106.3.2 Section 107.3.2 of the 2015 International Building Code and Section 106.3.2 But don’t count on it.

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In Construction, There’s A Tattletale And There’s What is Right

Best Practices Construction Law

The Attorney General has primary authority for enforcing FCA, but the law includes what is called a qui tam provision, which permits a private party to bring a civil action alleging fraud against the Government on its own behalf as well as on behalf of the United States. That employee fabricated the requested welding inspection certificates.

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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications

Construction Specifier

Department of Defense (DoD) on its Qualified Products List (QPL) provides a list that has been prepared for use by or for the government in the acquisition of products covered by the subject specification and provides a source of vetted, qualified (“or equal”) products. It is subject to third-party inspection and quality assurance.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

With more than 1,200 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona, it is easy to understand why PriceWaterhouseCoopers ranked Arizona number one for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness. Mesa has one of the nation’s most unique cybersecurity assets—Arizona Laboratory for Security and Defense Research (AZLabs). After leasing the U.S.

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Common Sense Workplace Safety

Safety Services Company

Are only authorized, competent employees permitted to perform repairs? Successful workplace safety programs must provide frequent and regular inspections of the materials, operating procedures, PPE, job-site conditions, emergency procedures, safe work practices, hazard communication program (including SDS sheets), and equipment.

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The Drone Age

Business Facilities

Should commercial drone flights be permitted before defenses against rogue drones are perfected? ” Gryphon Sensors is calling its project U-SAFE. Okay, call us the skunks at the 21st-century Drone Age party, but we think the last sentence should end in a question mark, as in “U-SAFE? Apple pickers, get ready to duck.

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Roof Storm Damage Checklist | What to Do After a Storm on Roof | Types of Roof Storm Damage | Roof Storm Damage Checklist

CivilJungle

Generally, a roof is replaced after thirty years; in the real world, there are so many things that can damage your roof and repair , or inspection work is needed. We need to hire a roofing contractor for inspection purposes or use a binocular. We need to hire a roofing contractor for inspection purposes or use a binocular.